About this property
The Rawlins Residential Historic District abuts the north and east sides of the commercial district of Rawlins, Wyoming. United States. The area covers 15 blocks of small houses built between 1880 and 1915 in a variety of styles. The area was part of Union Pacific Railway property that was incorporated into Rawlins. One defining feature of the houses is a consistent use of locally quarried stone in foundations and landscape walls.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 99001141. It was listed on September 8, 1999.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Rawlins Residential Historic District listed on the National Register?
Rawlins Residential Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Rawlins Residential Historic District?
Rawlins Residential Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rawlins Residential Historic District?
The period of significance for Rawlins Residential Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
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